Scientists Have Found That Intelligence Is Passed From Mothers, Not From Fathers

This article may anger a couple of dads, but according to a recent genetic study. we probably inherit our log of intelligence from the female X chromosome.

The X chromosome contains a thousand genes, and great number of them have an impact on perception. Until now, most doctors believed that parents contribute equally to their child’s intelligence.This research has been proven both correct and disputable.

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Most studies indicate that genetics is a highly complex and demanding field of research. Despite strong disagreement on the subject, it’s best to approach these studies from an objective perspective. So, it’s helpful to present a couple of key facts about how X and Y chromosomes work. A chromosome is a thread-like formation composed of nucleic acids and protein. They store and transfer genetic information. Every person has one pair of chromosomes in each cell of their body. The females have two X chromosomes, the males have one X and one Y chromosome.

As a rule, the genetic characteristic of gender-specific genes, like humans have, are either activated or deactivated depending upon the specific selection and, later on, the genetic properties being affected.The activated genes will have an impact on the genetic development, while deactivated genes will not. So if a single characteristic is affected via the mother, the fatherly genes are deactivated. At the opposite side, if a single feature is affected via the father, the maternal genes are later deactivated. The structure of these gender-specific genes forms the foundation of intelligence research. Women are apparently more likely to have an impact on cognitive abilities, as women possess two X chromosomes, while men carry just one. There is certainly more to this theory of intelligence genetics than just X chromosomes.

This is where gender-specific genes come in. Intelligence is thought to be a highly-gender-specific gene that comes directly from the mother. Scientists used genetically-modified mice to test this theory through a study. They found that embryonic test subjects, which were administered mainly maternal genetic chromosomes, developed an improperly larger skull and brain while developing a much smaller body.

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Subjects treated with larger amounts of paternal genetic material developed a larger body, but a smaller skull and brain. In addition to this, researchers made other significant observations, like identifying six areas of the brain what contain exclusively either maternal or paternal genes.

The theory that mothers have an asymmetrically large influence on a child’s intelligence is not a new one. In 1984, the University of Cambridge studied both brain development and genomic conditioning. Cambridge scientists ultimately concluded that maternal genetics provide more material to brain centers. Similar discoveries are being made to this day. In a particularly informative study, researchers from a government agency in Scotland followed a group of 12,686 people aged 14 to 22. Each year, researchers interviewed the subjects and monitored how their intelligence developed, taking into account their educational and ethnic backgrounds. They categorically concluded that a mother’s IQ the best indicator of high intelligence.

It’s certain that this theory won’t be widely accepted by everyone, even if it’s unquestionably proven. There is however one certain fact that can be deduced from all this, and that is that mothers have a significant influence on their children’s cognitive capacity. And it’s not just because of genetics, either. Nutrition and nurture influence a child’s intellectual development constantly throughout life.

Even more so, the special bond between a mother and child provides motivation for them to explore the world and solve problems together. Women play a much larger part in the child’s intellectual development,than genetics studies give them credit. All signs show that our mothers give us brainpower.Thanks, Mom!…

I’ve always believed this theory. Mothers are the ones most children grow confidence from. A loving mother that reads to her child and comforts the child. Will always have a better outcome . Even if the mother isn’t of high intelligence.

My son’s mom can not read and I don’t read very well and spelling is nothing that we have problems with but my son he can spell very well my son’s mom dropped out in the 6th grade I got a high school diploma but they just passed me on through and my son was a straight-A student a little hard to believe

I don’t know you or your wife, but nowadays we know that people who hav difficulties learning, especially reading, are not necessarily lacking in intelligence but have learning disabilities.
My nephew does, I do and my grandson does. 🙂
I could easily read early on.. but couldn’t pay attention very long and literally needed to be shown math 1:1- yet my IQ is high. I had trouble with my studies all through elementary and HS.
Maybe you and your wife are only of average intelligence, and your son is brighter-sure, could be.
But I’m just suggesting that there *may* be more to it all than you think.

In societies where women are suppressed and are not encouraged to pursue an education, the populace seems to have a lower collective IQ.
Then, in more enlightened societies, often high achieving males (who have inherited up to 85% of their mother’s intelligence) choose bling over brains as a partner, with the result that there is a dumbing down of their offspring. If only there was less emphasis on appearance and more on the fascinating beauty of brainy women, what a brilliant future for all.

I agree completely! Just wondering.. human beings are so different than other creatures on our planet.. looks do matter. I don’t know if that will change eventually.. very likely, yes. I don’t think it will be soon, however.
Appearances is consciously and unconsciously noted by others. I don’t dislike good looks, but always felt more attracted to someone ( good looking or not!) who had a sensitive look, kind eyes, a pleasant playful look – all appeal to me more

However, it isn’t just about looks vs deeper meaningful attributes.
We tend to associate good looks with ability , power and goodness. This is partially a learned belief- but may have other deeper reasons that need to be understood better, before we can hope to change them.

Thank you Lish.
Karaine, you have captured the essence of beauty. Beauty should come from within, and that inner beauty is usually reflected by kind eyes and a gentle demeanour.
We have been brainwashed by the media to believe that only certain beauty standards are acceptable, and are often presented with an unrealistic portrayal of what is deemed to be ideal. Often these are unattainable images of perfection; however, if you use product x, y and/or z, you are on the runway to achieving the model of an outwardly acceptable appearance.
I think we need to start at home (and ourselves) and encourage our near and dear to be less shallow, to look for substance over gloss, and as I mentioned before, brains over bling.
Perhaps we can change the world and our perception of beauty, one beautiful person at a time.

Correct my please –Women are more likely to have an impact on cognitive abilities if the fathers contribute a Y chromosome as in boys , if a sperm is carrying an X chromosome as in girls than fathers have an equal genetic influence?
Very interesting .

Hi. Moms, Dads and caretakers a like. Please do the best job you can! The first 7yrs count so much, you are responsible for the full devolopment of a childs brain. Therefore do an excellent job because we need more good people. Lol.

First five to seven years are critical during brain developmental stages. Caretaker, mom and dad play a big role in cognitive development. I would say that a healthy home environment produce good and caring future mom and dad, this becomes intergenerational